Grammar School PrincipalNaperville Christian Academy

NCA seeks a Grammar School Principal who will serve as both an academic and spiritual leader for the youngest students, faculty, and families. This leader will play a critical role in shaping the school's culture, advancing its mission, and ensuring the daily life of the Grammar School reflects the highest standards of classical Christian education.

This is a season of growth and strategic refinement and the next Principal will have the opportunity to steward NCA's classical tradition while guiding faculty, students, and families in alignment with the school's unwavering mission.

Role Overview

The Grammar School Principal is responsible for the academic, spiritual, and operational leadership of the Grammar School. Reporting to the Head of School, this individual will:

• Shepherd students in both academic and character formation

• Lead and mentor faculty, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and excellence

• Oversee the implementation and integration of the curriculum

• Engage families, communicate the school's mission, and cultivate meaningful parent partnerships

• Collaborate with school leadership on policies, schoolwide events, and institutional initiatives

• Represent NCA in the broader classical Christian education community

Student Leadership

• Guide students in academic, moral, and spiritual development

• Promote a positive, nurturing, and rigorous classroom culture

• Encourage students' curiosity, love for learning, and character formation

Faculty Leadership

• Mentor, evaluate, and support teachers in their professional and spiritual growth

• Cultivate a collaborative, mission-aligned faculty culture

• Encourage innovation within the classical framework while maintaining fidelity to the school's educational philosophy

Curriculum & Academic Oversight

• Ensure the Grammar School curriculum is faithfully implemented and reflects classical Christian values

• Collaborate with faculty to enhance instructional practice and academic outcomes

• Integrate mission-driven approaches to teaching and learning

Family Engagement & Community

• Communicate clearly and consistently with parents about student progress, school expectations, and mission-aligned participation

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with families

• Encourage parents' active engagement in the school's life and culture

Institutional Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Head of School and administrative team to implement schoolwide policies and initiatives

• Participate in broader classical Christian education networks and professional development opportunities

• Serve as a visible ambassador for NCA's mission and values

Spiritual & Mission Alignment

• Vibrant and mature Christian faith with a desire to shepherd young hearts

• Commitment to classical Christian education and the school’s mission

Leadership & Relational Skills

• Ability to inspire, mentor, and support faculty

• Strong relational and communication skills with families, students, and colleagues

• Collaborative approach with administrative peers

Academic & Instructional Excellence

• Understanding of classical pedagogy and curriculum implementation

• Commitment to academic rigor, intellectual formation, and student character development

Personal Disposition

• Servant-hearted, warm, approachable, and enthusiastic

• Vision-oriented while attentive to daily operations

• Joyful, steady, and prayerful in leadership

Naperville Christian Academy (NCA) is a private classical Christian school in the western suburbs of Chicago, celebrating over 25 years of educating students in the classical tradition. NCA is devoted to cultivating the hearts, minds, and character of young learners within a Christ-centered, academically rigorous, and joy-filled environment.

The school community is close-knit, collaborative, and passionate — united by a love for Christ and a commitment to the true, the good, and the beautiful. Faculty, staff, and families work together to nurture students in wisdom, virtue, and lifelong love of learning.